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M120 VNU

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

261 mi
Last recorded261 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM120 VNU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 261 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 215 miles
Pass 5 May 2021
Pass 16 May 2020
Pass 9 Jul 2018

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 2,000 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 1,594 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 1,483 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 1,428 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 1,123 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 753 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 422 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 58,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 57,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 56,760 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 55,775 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 53,569 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 53,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

oil leak

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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M120 VNU is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 57,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M120 VNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M120 VNU registered?

M120 VNU is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M120 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M120 VNU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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